L**d R***r bodied T2

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I've often thought it would be great to stick a T2 engine into a L**d R***r but possibly even easier just to rebody the T2 chassis with a LR.....I wonder what difference the 3" or so in extra wheelbase would make...could you hide it or cut something out?

i nearly bought a disco with a straight six 3.2 trol engine in it overheated quickly though they swapped it out for isuzu 2.8td before i could get the conversion plate theyd weighed enginge in!

[Adz]

I want a engine-less defender 90 to put put the running gear off dirty frog in

In My Opinion

The best 4x4 chassis & the best diesel lump


Go for it

Ya might have to loose or gain a few inchs on the chassis but thats not a hard job

[lacroupade]

Originally Posted by Adz

I want a engine-less defender 90 to put put the running gear off dirty frog in

In My Opinion

The best 4x4 chassis & the best diesel lump


Go for it

Ya might have to loose or gain a few inchs on the chassis but thats not a hard job

Now I'm gonna pick you up there Adz...I mean we aren't talking racing cars here are we, so what the hell makes one 4x4 chassis any better than the next one? I'm sure a bare T2 chassis has pretty much the same overhang/approach/departure as a Landy...its just the extra bodywork on the T2 that lets it down a weeny bit on really lumpy stuff. I mean in a straightforward road race, the Landy would be on its roof in three minutes against a T2....either that or several miles behind.

And by keeping the rolling chassis you get to keep all the benefits of the T2 including LSD, comfy seats, aircon, yadda yadda yadda...just a simple bit of bodywork instead of all that replumbing....

[Adz]

Originally Posted by lacroupade

Now I'm gonna pick you up there Adz...I mean we aren't talking racing cars here are we, so what the hell makes one 4x4 chassis any better than the next one? I'm sure a bare T2 chassis has pretty much the same overhang/approach/departure as a Landy...its just the extra bodywork on the T2 that lets it down a weeny bit on really lumpy stuff. I mean in a straightforward road race, the Landy would be on its roof in three minutes against a T2....either that or several miles behind.

And by keeping the rolling chassis you get to keep all the benefits of the T2 including LSD, comfy seats, aircon, yadda yadda yadda...just a simple bit of bodywork instead of all that replumbing....

Both right from different angles
I got carried away on what i would like to do
I think the 90 / 110 chassis has a bit more of a lift front & rear for the body clearing wheel articulation
They seem to have more of an angle than others all bar pick-ups


Anyway back on topic


Are you thinking serious about doing it or just pondering

I'm guessing you want the room & comfort from the disco

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Pondering - yes.

Disco? Who mentioned that gaybarge?

[tezzer]

Originally Posted by lacroupade

Now I'm gonna pick you up there Adz...I mean we aren't talking racing cars here are we, so what the hell makes one 4x4 chassis any better than the next one? I'm sure a bare T2 chassis has pretty much the same overhang/approach/departure as a Landy...its just the extra bodywork on the T2 that lets it down a weeny bit on really lumpy stuff. I mean in a straightforward road race, the Landy would be on its roof in three minutes against a T2....either that or several miles behind.

And by keeping the rolling chassis you get to keep all the benefits of the T2 including LSD, comfy seats, aircon, yadda yadda yadda...just a simple bit of bodywork instead of all that replumbing....

i beg to differ paul, a td5 would piss all over a t2 all day long, and more mpg, anyone want a race

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Originally Posted by tezzer

i beg to differ paul, a td5 would piss all over a t2 all day long, and more mpg, anyone want a race

We were talking Land Rovers Terence, not GayBarges which still drive like a frickin boat.....I bet I could outdo one any day...